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Sterilization Technician
Carolina Kids Dentistry
08.2024 - 11.2024
- Received deliveries to stock supply closet and manage inventory of dental products and equipment.
- Maintained accurate records of all sterilized items, ensuring traceability and regulatory compliance.
- Performed thorough inspections of instruments for damage or contamination before releasing them for use in dental procedures.
- Sterilized and disinfected dental instruments to prevent growth of bacteria on instruments and surfaces, using American Dental Association protocols.
- Prepared trays with standard dental instruments to promote quick turnover from one patient to next.
- Ensured sterilization quality by meticulously following standard operating procedures and guidelines.
- Reduced risks of infection by consistently maintaining a clean and sterile work environment.
- Supported surgical teams with timely delivery of properly sterilized instruments required for various procedures.
- Collaborated effectively with fellow team members to ensure efficient completion of daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Contributed to the prevention of healthcare-associated infections with diligent adherence to proper sterilization techniques.
- Operated specialized equipment using steam, gas and chemical methods to sterilize equipment.
- Maintained clean and organized sterile processing areas to prevent contamination of instruments and equipment.
- Handled and disposed of sharps, biohazards and other hazardous materials in accordance with established protocols.
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
- Operated and maintained steam autoclaves by using distilled water, checking for leaks and cleaning air traps and water sensors.
